Adam Shepherd
Silver Lake,WI
Summary
Motivated CDL Truck Driver with impeccable driving record and over 7 years of transportation industry expertise. Offers focus and skills in route management and freight documentation. Adept at operating multiple trucking equipments including dry boxes, reefers, and semi tractor-trailer combinations. Highly attentive to changing road and traffic conditions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Driver
JB Hunt Transportation
11.2024 - Current
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
CDL Driver
ASH Pallet Management
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
Flooring Business
Self Employed
07.2010 - 01.2022
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Team Leader
Maynard Steel
07.2007 - 07.2010
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Furnace Operator
Bremen Castings
04.2004 - 07.2007
- Reacted calmly and quickly in emergency situations to best provide support for employees and seek additional help.
- Carefully reviewed daily work orders to maintain accuracy, reduce material waste and increase overall productivity.
- Reviewed parts and removed extra materials before loading into furnace, consistently maintaining tight production targets.
- Operated equipment such as lift trucks, bobcats and cranes to transport materials and products.
Class A CDL Driver
Heidema Logistics
10.2003 - 03.2004
- Protected orders by properly balancing and bracing loads to prevent shifting and damage.
- Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
- Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
Class A CDL Driver
Windy City Golf Carts
06.2001 - 10.2003
- Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
- Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
- Completed deliveries on-schedule by planning good routes and efficiently completing transfers.
Education
CDL License - CDL Driving
Milwaukee CDL
Oak Creek, WI12-2021
Certificate - Management Training
Dale Carnagie
Milwaukee, Wi02-2008
CDL License - CDL Trucking
Commercial Driver Institute
South Bend, IN04-2001
Skills
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Product delivery
- Strong work ethic
- Paperwork management
- Conflict resolution
- Safe driving practices
- Pretrip inspections
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Tanker and hazmat endorsements
- Route logs
- Doubles and triples specialist
Timeline
CDL Driver
JB Hunt Transportation
11.2024 - Current
CDL Driver
ASH Pallet Management
01.2022 - 11.2024
Flooring Business
Self Employed
07.2010 - 01.2022
Team Leader
Maynard Steel
07.2007 - 07.2010
Furnace Operator
Bremen Castings
04.2004 - 07.2007
Class A CDL Driver
Heidema Logistics
10.2003 - 03.2004
Class A CDL Driver
Windy City Golf Carts
06.2001 - 10.2003
CDL License - CDL Driving
Milwaukee CDL
Certificate - Management Training
Dale Carnagie
CDL License - CDL Trucking
Commercial Driver Institute
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